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Armin Mahbanoozadeh - 2007 U.S. National Novice Men's Figure Skating Champion

By Jo Ann Schneider Farris, About.com

2007 U.S. National Novice Men's Champion :

Armin Mahbanoozadeh, a figure skater from Fairfax, Virginia, won the 2007 U.S. National Novice Men's title.

Date of Birth:

August 15, 1991

Place of Birth:

Alexandria, Virginia

Hometown:

Fairfax, Virginia

Began Skating at a Young Age:

Armin Mahbanoozadeh began skating when he was six years old.

Coach - Training - Skating Club:

Armin's coach is Traci Coleman. He represents the Washington Figure Skating Club and he trains in Reston, Virginia.

Competition Highlights:

Besides winning the U.S. National Novice Men's title in 2007, Armin Mahbanoozadeh placed second in the U.S. Junior Championships in the Intermediate Men's division in 2005.

Hobbies and Interests:

Armin enjoys reading and playing the piano.

Educational Goals:

Armin does plan to attend college.

Scholarship Winner:

Armin Mahbanoozadeh is a Michael Weiss Foundation scholarship winner. Michael Weiss is a two-time Olympian. The Michael Weiss Foundation is a non-profit organization that helps pay for the high cost of figure skating.

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